10 Best Tennis Rackets for Beginners UK 2024

If you're willing to spend a few quid, and like the sound of a racket built for adult beginners who want to learn quickly, then this will be right up your street. It'll add oomph to your volleys, spin to your backhand and power from the baseline. Well, as long as you learn those things as well! 

Plus, it has SMAC technology that helps with the absorption of shocks. This is an enduring racket that will be a weapon of choice for you for years to come, and while it might a heavy initial outlay, if you're someone who sticks with their hobbies, this will undoubtedly be a great purchase.

Looking for something that will provide power along with stability, at a more than affordable price? Then this is our pick of the bunch. This is made for anyone, of any age, who's just looking to get out there, have fun and unwind on the tennis court. 

This racket is lightweight and comfortable to hold and has a large sweet spot so even the newest newbies will be throwing around some powerful spikes. Furthermore, it contains shock stop pads which will limit string vibration and keep you in control. In our humble opinion, it's the best budget racket available on the market today. 

Boasting an oversized head, wonderfully comfortable SofTac grip and shock-stop capabilities, this racket is made for beginners. It's a well-balanced design that combines power with weight and good, solid materials. 

If you're looking to get on the court and play casually with friends or family, then this racket was built with you in mind. Furthermore, you get a lot of the specifications of the more expensive models without having to dig too deep into your pockets. Plus, you'll even get a cover and three Slazenger balls, and who doesn't love free stuff?

With this outing, Wilson have succeeded in their aim to create a racket that provides the right balance between control and power required by a beginner. The oversized head offers a larger sweet spot, making it easier to get your power, whilst the tighter string construction gives you that control. 

This is quite a unique design for a beginner racket, but one we think works. Just ask the many reviewers who have given this a 4.5 out 5 on Amazon.  

Another junior model, this bright blue bad boy is perfect for those that want to get on the court but aren't quite ready for a full-size frame. Speaking of sizes, we love the multiple options available here, which make it so that almost any child can find their match. 

Again, this is lightweight with a big head size which should allow for longer gameplay and provide them with a bit more power. All in all, this a brilliant little racket for those just finding their feet on the court. 

Designed to look like Nadal's own racket, this is a great choice for young ones who have just picked up the sport. The large head size will help them generate power, but the materials will keep the weight down, meaning they can keep playing for hours. So you're going to have to keep up! 

This racket is made for casual use, so it doesn't have any of the fancy features that other models will have, but this is what allows Babolat to keep the cost so low. We think you'll find this to be a great investment to help your child learn the arts of spin, power and control. 

Wilson are a well-known sports manufacturer that sponsors the US Open, so it's fair to say they know a thing or two about making a tennis racket. Furthermore, Federer has put his name on this, so if this killer combination doesn't scream quality, then frankly, we don't know what does. 

Made primarily for practice, this racket will encourage beginners to build on good form and technique. It also has a lightweight aluminium body, which allows for great balance while still remaining strong. 

This entry-level Pure Aero Gamer comes straight from the manufacturers of Rafa Nedal's rackets. They've been making the line since 2003, so it's a testament to their quality that they're still being pumped out today. Made from graphite, this machine is built for those who want to add spin and power to their game. 

Unfortunately, many players that are new to tennis and therefore have a traditional flatter style (generally that they picked up from school all those years ago!) find that it gives a bit too much power, making it hard to control their game. 

This racket is built with microgel infused into the graphite, which in theory should help players feel less vibration when out on the court. This makes it a great racket for many different players at any level. Furthermore, the tight string setup and smaller head make this a good choice for a player that wants to be in control. 

Unlike the previous entry, this model should be able to grow with you as you learn the ropes and will become a reliable racket well into your intermediate years. However, it is a model for those who already have some athletic ability, as the small head size won't be generating much power for you. 

Getting us underway is the Wilson Energy XL. This is a cracking beginner racket that offers many different technologies, including 'Stop Shock Sleeves' which will reduce vibrations and 'V-Matrix' which give the racket a larger sweet spot. 

There are a few small issues, though. Firstly, the material used on the handle is known to be a bit sticky, which can become uncomfortable. Also, if you do find yourself becoming rather fond of playing, then you'll soon outgrow this racket, though luckily it's not too much to invest to start!